A Mother's Journey to Holistic Health & Healing · Marissa Prieto, Holistic Registered Dietitian & Well-Being Coach

48. Taking Care of Yourself Through the Holidays

December 16, 2025·31 min·20 clips

She opens warmly and thanks listeners for being there. Marisa Prieto identifies herself as a holistic registered dietitian, well-being practitioner, energy healer, and student of herbal medicine, and she points people toward her YouTube channel for guided meditations. The season on her mind is the stretch between the last month of 2025 and the start of 2026. She invites listeners to pause and name the year with one word or two, then choose a word or theme for the year ahead. The point is reflection. She then shifts toward gratitude. Listeners are encouraged to notice small, beautiful moments with children or partners at home, because those moments matter to the heart. She also asks people to make time for themselves. Even five, ten, or fifteen minutes can make a difference when life is crowded. Planning ahead or asking for help can make that pause possible. The options she names are simple and human: a workout, a class, a pedicure, a massage, a bath, meditation, reading, or just being home alone for a little while. She frames that time as a way to quiet the mind and calm the nervous system. She also asks listeners to think about where support is needed. The next focus is nourishment. She encourages food and drinks that feel good, including herbal tea, warm lemon water, or water infused with fruit. She also names the reality of long work hours, late arrivals, and children’s schedules that make home cooked meals harder to keep up with. Even so, the tone stays soft and practical. The episode closes with a slow breath, gratitude for the listener’s presence, and a wish for a beautiful, joyful, and restful holiday season. She also makes clear that finding support elsewhere is fine if this journey is not the right fit.

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A quiet year-end check-in that turns reflection into simple, doable self-care.

Marisa Prieto uses episode 48 of A Mother's Journey to Holistic Health and Healing for a quiet year-end check-in. She asks listeners to choose one word for 2025 and set a theme for 2026, then keeps the focus on slowing down, breathing, and making a little room for themselves…

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You need a holiday pause that asks one honest question and gives you permission to slow down.

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